BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast

We’re Selling Our Rentals (Here’s Why)

Apr 8, 2026
They explain why selling some cash‑flowing rentals can be a smart, deliberate move rather than panic. They discuss using selling as an investment lever and shifting into a lower‑headache, harvest portfolio. Practical rules for picking which properties to sell come up, including return‑on‑equity benchmarking and common “headache” triggers. They also cover redeploying proceeds and how often to review your portfolio.
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ADVICE

Use Selling As A Strategic Lever

  • Treat selling as a strategic lever, not a failure, and use it to realign your portfolio with current goals.
  • Dave says selling can fund better opportunities or life needs, so plan sales to support your end-game portfolio.
INSIGHT

Change Your Buy Box In Harvest Mode

  • Shift your buy box as your investing stage changes from growth to harvest to match lifestyle and time availability.
  • Dave moved from remote, high-maintenance buys to rock-solid, low-headache assets he can check once or twice a year.
ADVICE

Map Properties To Clear Portfolio Goals

  • Define clear portfolio goals (growth, stabilize, protect) then sell assets that don't support those goals.
  • Henry mapped properties into keep, optional, and sell buckets to free cash to pay off chosen holdings.
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